Relation of different grades of esophageal varices on endoscopy with Child-Pugh classes in cirrhotic patients diagnosed on USG in Tertiary Care Hospital Sargodha.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the relation of grades of esophageal varices with the scoring of Child-Pugh in patients of CLD on Ultrasonography. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Tertiary Care Hospital Sargodha. Period: January 2022 to January 2023. Methods: For this purpose, retrospective study was conducted that included reports from 40 patients of Tertiary Care Hospital Sargodha who underwent endoscopy for esophageal varices and ultrasonography for liver fibrosis after approval from Institutional Ethical Committee. Results: It was found that grades of esophageal varices are related with Child-Pugh classes. Conclusion: Thus, Child-Pugh is an effective way of predicting degree of esophageal varices and in time prophylactic therapy can decrease morbidity and mortality.